Compassionate, down-to-earth therapy in Brisbane & online across Australia.

Bear Hug Psychology provides therapy for adults and young people (16+) seeking support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, OCD, identity, relationships, and more.

Feel heard

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Feel understood

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Navigate life’s challenges

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Build self-compassion

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Find your strengths

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Move forward with ease

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Feel heard ✿ Feel understood ✿ Navigate life’s challenges ✿ Build self-compassion ✿ Find your strengths ✿ Move forward with ease ✿

Hi, I’m Ursula!

I’m a registered psychologist and the founder of Bear Hug Psychology.

I work with adults and young people (16+) in a way that’s collaborative, neuroaffirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and grounded in evidence-based care.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure where to begin, this is a space to slow down, feel heard, and explore ways to respond to life with more understanding and ease.

What I Can Support You With

If you’ve been feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or tangled in self-doubt, you’re not alone.

Some of the areas I support clients with include:

  • Anxiety (social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, OCD, GAD)

  • ADHD & executive functioning support

  • Relationship and identity concerns

  • Perfectionism, burnout & people-pleasing

  • Self-worth, emotional overwhelm & values-based living

Feel heard

✿

Feel understood

✿

Navigate life’s challenges

✿

Build self-compassion

✿

Find your strengths

✿

Move forward with ease

✿

Feel heard ✿ Feel understood ✿ Navigate life’s challenges ✿ Build self-compassion ✿ Find your strengths ✿ Move forward with ease ✿

Why Clients Choose Bear Hug Psychology.

Choosing a psychologist is a big step. here’s what clients tell me makes a difference:

✔ Neuroaffirming & LGBTQIA+ inclusive therapy. Safe, affirming care for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

✔ Experience and special interest in ADHD, Anxiety, OCD & LGBTQIA+ support. Tailored, evidence-based support for the challenges that matter most to you.

✔ Compassion-focused, strengths-based approach. Helping you reduce self-criticism, build self-kindness, and feel more confident in yourself.

✔ Flexible ways to connect. Face-to-face in Ashgrove or online from the comfort of home.

Where and How We Can Work Together

I see clients in person in my calm, leafy Ashgrove therapy space on Mondays and Tuesdays, and also offer telehealth sessions Australia-wide via secure video.

Your sessions are 50 minutes long and tailored to your needs - whether that’s building practical skills, exploring the deeper “why” behind your challenges, or finding more ease in daily life.

The Therapy Space

My therapy room in Ashgrove is designed to feel calm, cosy, and welcoming, far from a typical clinical setting.

Nestled in a lush, green pocket of the suburb, it’s filled with natural light, soft furnishings, leafy plants and a complimentary tea bar.

It’s a space where you can settle in, take a breath, and feel at ease.

  • Choose a time that works for you. No referral required.

  • We’ll explore your goals and create a plan together.

  • Continue at a pace that feels right for you, with flexibility to adjust as your needs evolve.

Getting started is simple:

If you’d like to find out more before booking, I also offer a free 10-minute consultation so you can see if we’re a good fit.